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<p>On 4 June 2019, the UK Space Agency announced its intention to award up to £7.85
million, subject to business case, to Spaceport Cornwall and US operator Virgin Orbit
to develop facilities and operational capabilities that would enable small satellite
launch from Cornwall in the early 2020s.</p><p> </p><p>In May 2019, the UK Space Agency
also opened a £2 million Horizontal Spaceport Development Fund to assist future horizontal
spaceports with their plans for small satellite launch and sub-orbital flight. The
deadline for applications closed on 17 July, and the UK Space Agency is currently
reviewing submitted proposals. Grant awards will be announced in due course.</p>
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